Counterfeit AIR-MP21G-A-K9 Upgrade module?

[domwilko1]

I've now seen several posts, including mine, with regards to people having problems upgrading their AP1200's with 802.11g modules:

http://forum.cisco.com/eforum/servlet/NetProf?page=netprof&forum=Wireless%20-%20Mobility&topic=General&CommCmd=MB%3Fcmd%3Ddisplay_location%26location%3D.1ddd84b2

http://forum.cisco.com/eforum/servlet/NetProf?page=netprof&forum=Wireless%20-%20Mobility&topic=Getting%20Started%20with%20Wireless&CommCmd=MB%3Fcmd%3Dpass_through%26location%3Doutline%40%5E1%40%40.1ddcff38/7#selected_message

http://forum.cisco.com/eforum/servlet/NetProf?page=netprof&CommCmd=MB%3Fcmd%3Ddisplay_location%26location%3D.1dddc576

This leads me to beleive that there may be some counterfeit modules out there on the market and so I was wondering if there is a facility on CCO to check the serial number and validity of the module I purchased?

I've fortunately been able to upgrade my AP with a genuine Cisco, however I'd still be curious to find out how geniune the 'faulty' module is, which I still have in my possesion.

If it proves to be counterfeit, then I'd happily supply the details of the reseller to Cisco!

Expensive lesson learnt!

[b.speltz]

I think this URL holds the answer for you.

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/wireless/ps430/products_data_sheet0900aecd801b9233.html

[rmcconnell]

Dom

If you have a message that contains "5501.img", then its most likely that the radio modules are for a different region. IT appears that the firmware base for each 1200 AP is tied to the region.

regards Rob